Merida BIG.NINE SLX Review

Merida BIG.NINE SLX Review

Merida BIG.NINE SLX Review

Price: 1299 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 12,25 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2022)
  • quality frame
  • higher quality gears than the other bikes in this price range
  • 25 years warranty
  • there are stronger bikes in the downhill
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Merida BIG.NINE SLX in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 1500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 1299 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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-
29
29
29
29
29
Stack
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-
614
628
642
656
670
Reach
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-
382
398
414
429
445
Top Tube Length
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-
570
590
610
630
650
Seat Tube Length
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-
370
430
470
510
560
Seat Tube Angle
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-
73
73
73
73
73
Head Tube Length
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-
100
115
130
145
160
Head Tube Angle
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-
70
70
70
70
70
Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
60
60
60
60
60
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Chainstay Length
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-
440
440
440
440
440
Wheelbase
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-
1069
1090
1110
1131
1152
Standover Height
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-
679
727
763
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-
Specification
  • Frame BIG.NINE TFS III, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Manitou Markhor Comp; air spring
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano SLX; 12 s
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT; 12 s
  • Crank KURBEL Shimano SLX, 32 teeth
  • Cassette Shimano Deore; 12 s; 10-51
  • Chain KETTE KMC X12
  • Brake Set Shimano Deore M4100
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims Merida Comp CC; 17mm
  • Front Hub Shimano HB MT400
  • Rear Hub Shimano HB MT400
  • Tires Front Maxxis Ikon ; Wire Bead (not foldable); 2,2
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Ikon ; Wire Bead (not foldable); 2,2
  • Saddle MERIDA COMP CC
  • Seat Post MERIDA COMP CC , material: aluminium, 0mm setback
  • Stem  MERIDA EXPERT CC
  • Handle Bar  MERIDA EXPERT CC, 720
  • Handle Bar Width 720
  • Head Set STEUERSATZ MERIDA M2331

Expirience with the Merida BIG.NINE SLX

Ludwig Döhl The 100 mm fork travel helps you master the in light terrain. Here, the Merida Hardtail really plays to it´s strengths. You have no idea if you prefer high speed stability or playful handling? Then you can´t go wrong with the Racebike of Merida. It´s handling is pleasantly balanced. The combination of high stack and short top tube makes the riding position pleasantly comfortable. If you love crisp downhill runs, there are other Racebike around under 1500 Euro that would suit you better. Merida is installing only absolutely high-quality shifting components. The guarantee of 25 years proves that Merida puts a lot of trust in its products. Pay attention when selecting your size: the BIG.NINE SLX sizing runs small.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.